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2006 Honda Vfr800 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 7 complaints on file for the 2006 Honda Vfr800 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

7

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2006 compare to other Vfr800 years?

Vfr800 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted10 complaints1999: 2 complaints2002: 9 complaints2003: 10 complaints2004: 3 complaints2005: 3 complaints2006: 7 complaints
Vfr800 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2006 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2006 Honda Vfr800 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System343%
Electrical System229%
Engine229%

Does the 2006 Honda Vfr800 have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

06V270000OtherJuly 26, 2006 · 1,190,000 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.

Consequence

THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

Remedy

HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“DRIVING DOWN STATE ROAD DOING APPROX 40 MPH WHEN BIKE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND DIED. PULLED OVER AND AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS IT RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES IN MY 14 MILE COMMUTE TO WORK AT VARIOUS SPEEDS INCLUDING ONCE WHEN TURNING ACROSS TRAFFIC. AFTER FINDING A AFE PARKING LOT I DISCOVERED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · August 27, 2015

“DRIVING DOWN STATE ROAD DOING APPROX 40 MPH WHEN BIKE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND DIED. PULLED OVER AND AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS IT RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES IN MY 14 MILE COMMUTE TO WORK AT VARIOUS SPEEDS INCLUDING ONCE WHEN TURNING ACROSS TRAFFIC. AFTER FINDING A AFE PARKING LOT I DISCOVERED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · August 27, 2015

“DRIVING DOWN STATE ROAD DOING APPROX 40 MPH WHEN BIKE SUDDENLY LOST POWER AND DIED. PULLED OVER AND AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS IT RESTARTED. THIS HAPPENED 3 MORE TIMES IN MY 14 MILE COMMUTE TO WORK AT VARIOUS SPEEDS INCLUDING ONCE WHEN TURNING ACROSS TRAFFIC. AFTER FINDING A AFE PARKING LOT I DISCOVERED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · August 27, 2015

2006 Honda Vfr800 — common questions

Is the 2006 Honda Vfr800 reliable?

The record is thin — 7 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2006 Honda Vfr800 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2006 Honda Vfr800. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.